A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1041186 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1041248 epoch_slot_no: 4448 block_no: 1041136 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-05-22 22:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb20eea7a0105a37a91b934bc9ec4897617615e1814f416a247c76ed3907de34Block Operator
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